African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brassAlan Donovan Phillips LeitchNone

  • Art movementEthnographic Art
  • MuseumAfrican Heritage House

Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch (1946 – 2021)

Alan Donovan (1946-2021): Kenyan artist & Pan-African visionary. Creator of vibrant African Heritage necklaces – malachite, brass, beads – and co-founder of Nairobi’s iconic African Heritage House.

African Heritage House (Nairobi, Kenya)

Explore African Heritage House in Nairobi: a cultural gem showcasing Pan-African art, textiles & design. Discover traditional crafts, heritage, and contemporary expressions of African creativity. A unique museum experience awaits!


About this artwork

  • Title: African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass
  • Artist: Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: African Heritage House
  • Movement: Ethnographic Art
  • Main color: White
  • Keywords: statement necklace, brass pendant, brass african art
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

Which artistic current is "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" by Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch part of?

The movement associated with "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" by Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch is Ethnographic Art. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

Which museum holds the original "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass"?

The original "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" by Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch is held at the African Heritage House, Nairobi, Kenya. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

What colors dominate "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" by Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch?

"African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" by Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch uses a pastels palette, with white (#f3f4f5) as the dominant color.

What is the dominant color of "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" by Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch?

The dominant color of "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" by Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch is white (#f3f4f5).

Who created "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass"?

"African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" is attributed to Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch.

Who is the author of "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass", and in which movement?

Behind "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" stand Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch and the Ethnographic Art movement.

How intense are the colors in "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" by Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch?

The color intensity of "African Heritage necklace of malachite and cast brass" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

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